Acalyptratae

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Pronunciation: /ˌækəˌlɪpˈtreɪti/

Definitions of acalyptratae

noun a taxonomic group within the order Diptera, consisting of flies that lack a calypter (a membranous flap) on the hind wing

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a bug called acalyptratae in the garden.

A2 The acalyptratae flies are known for their unique wing patterns.

B1 Researchers are studying the behavior of acalyptratae species in their natural habitat.

B2 The acalyptratae group of flies includes a diverse range of species.

C1 The acalyptratae taxonomic group is a subject of interest for entomologists worldwide.

C2 The classification of acalyptratae flies is a complex task due to their varied characteristics.

Examples of acalyptratae in a Sentence

formal The acalyptratae are a subcategory of flies that lack a calypter, or a small lobe at the base of the wing.

informal I just learned about this group of flies called acalyptratae that don't have those little lobes on their wings.

slang Those acalyptratae flies are like the rebels of the fly world, refusing to conform with calypters.

figurative Sometimes I feel like an acalyptratae in a world full of calypterae, standing out for being different.

Grammatical Forms of acalyptratae

past tense

acalyptratae

plural

acalyptratae

comparative

more acalyptratae

superlative

most acalyptratae

present tense

acalyptratae

future tense

will acalyptratae

perfect tense

have acalyptratae

continuous tense

is acalyptratae

singular

acalyptratae

positive degree

acalyptratae

infinitive

to acalyptratae

gerund

acalyptrataeing

participle

acalyptrataed

Origin and Evolution of acalyptratae

First Known Use: 1758 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'acalyptratae' originates from Latin, where 'a-' means without and 'calyptra' means covering.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the classification of flies, the term has evolved to refer to a specific group of flies that lack a calypter, which is a small lobe covering the base of the wing in some insects.